Jules Verne's classic story dramatised in four parts by Terry James.
Music: Wilfredo Acosta.
Director Janet Whitaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1991. 

Starring Leslie Phillips as Phileas Fogg, Yves Aubert as Passepartout, Jim Broadbent as Sergeant Fix and Ronald Fraser as Lord Albermarle.

Episode 1: An Over-Hurried Departure
In which a bet is made, the Bank of England is robbed and the gas is left on. Eccentric gentleman, Phileas Fogg's new valet Passepartout had been hoping for a quiet life…

Episode 2: Distractions in the Jungle
In which Phileas Fogg rides an elephant, Sergeant Fix loses sight of him and Passepartout saves the day…

Episode 3: The Missing Acrobat
Passepartout sets off for Japan without his friends. How will Phileas Fogg and Aouda catch up with him?

Episode 4: Burning to Get Home
Phileas Fogg takes drastic action over the Atlantic, but will it get him to the Reform Club in time?

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